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By: Jenna Trubschenck, PA-C Clothing can be utilized as a good option in aiding daily sun protection. However, just having a white t-shirt on does not necessarily mean that you are getting total sun protection. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a standardized measurement of photo protection from the sun. You can think of it like […]

Mention Botox and the first thing that comes to mind for most people is its ability to smooth wrinkles, but there’s more to Botox than that. In fact, a new study suggests that there may be way more. Results show that Botox may improve the pliability and elasticity of skin for up to four months.

You can’t turn back time but you can put the brake on habits that are speeding the aging process along unnecessarily. Read on and see if you’re guilty of committing any of the following transgressions: 1) Skipping sunscreen You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again since sun is the primary cause of skin

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C When you think of warts you may think of something vile. And they certainly can be. But you’d be surprised how many people come in asking about things growing on their skin that turn out to be just a wart. Warts are non-cancerous skin growths that can be found on

This year’s Melanoma Run at the Universal Studios Backlot was awesome! Thank you very much to those who supported and came out to this very worthy cause! And to boot, everyone had a blast! We invite everyone to come join us next year, make sure you stay in the know by joining our mailing list

Letting your nearest and dearest rummage through your closet and borrow whatever clothing strikes their eye is one thing. But giving them free reign over your stash of cosmetic and beauty supplies should definitely be a no-no. Here’s of rundown of five beauty and skin care items you should never share and why: Lipstick or

Does a glimpse at your legs and backside cause you to frown? It could be you’ve spotted some dimpling there, otherwise known as cellulite. It tends to crop up on the upper legs and buttocks. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Somewhere between 80 and 90 percent of women report having cellulite, much to their

Somewhere along the line, you’ve probably picked up some skin care advice or heard about a product that sounds like it might be helpful. You may wish it were helpful, and certainly advertisers want you to believe it is helpful, but the fact is there’s lots of advice floating around out there that is patently

By: Jenna Trubschenck, M.S. PA-C Did you know that going into tanning beds actually damages the DNA of the skin cells? When this occurs, bad things happen: photoaging of the skin, including yellowing, dark spots, wrinkling, telectasias (dilated capillaries), and/or mild atrophy of the skin. However, cosmetic concerns are not going to the focal point